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One of the construction industry's longest-running, most relied-on references, The Gypsum Construction Handbook was first published by the U.S. Gypsum Company in 1904. For more than a century and through several editions, the book has become a trusted standard. The Handbook covers both new construction and repair and remodeling and includes: framing drywall and veneer plaster joint treatment and plaster finishing interior cement board ceilings conventional plaster New in this edition are chapters on sustainable construction methods and products, building movements, fire resistance, heat transfer, sound transmission, and vapor/moisture control. System descriptions - together with full data on prodcuts, accessories, tools, equipment and applications - help plan and estimate projects and ensure compliance with performance criteria. Cost - and time saving - techniques keep the work on budget.

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Includes information on tools & safety practicesand an extensive glossary of construction terms

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About USG Since 1902, USG has been a leading producer of gypsum plaster and cement products, including SHEETROCK tm Brand Drywall Systems and DUROCK tm Brand Cement Board. USG is world - renowned for both its leading - edge products and for the extensive print and online resources and customer support the company provides. About RSMeans RSMeans, the formost source of construction cost information in North America, is owned by Reed Construction Data , a leading provider of quality construction information products and services and part of Reed Elsevier (NYSE: RUK and ENL) - a world - leading publisher and information provider.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

Let's clarify something first: yes this book is available for free on the USG website.

So why bother buying it? Well it's not intended as a quick turorial that can be read on a computer screen, it's more a comprehensive manual about everything-drywall. With 500+ pages, it just deserve to be read on a properly printed and bounded book. 20$ is the price of comfort and it's well worth it.

What about the content? Like I said in the title: Great book with up to date material!